4 Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks.
4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks.
4 But every Sabbath he was at the meeting place, doing his best to convince both Jews and Greeks about Jesus.
4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.
4 Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 18:4
Commentary on Acts 18:1-6
(Read Acts 18:1-6)
Though Paul was entitled to support from the churches he planted, and from the people to whom he preached, yet he worked at his calling. An honest trade, by which a man may get his bread, is not to be looked upon with contempt by any. It was the custom of the Jews to bring up their children to some trade, though they gave them learning or estates. Paul was careful to prevent prejudices, even the most unreasonable. The love of Christ is the best bond of the saints; and the communings of the saints with each other, sweeten labour, contempt, and even persecution. Most of the Jews persisted in contradicting the gospel of Christ, and blasphemed. They would not believe themselves, and did all they could to keep others from believing. Paul hereupon left them. He did not give over his work; for though Israel be not gathered, Christ and his gospel shall be glorious. The Jews could not complain, for they had the first offer. When some oppose the gospel, we must turn to others. Grief that many persist in unbelief should not prevent gratitude for the conversion of some to Christ.